Old Glory

NBC Sports Blogger Implies US Flag is a Political Symbol

NBC’s lead baseball writer Craig Calcaterra recently caused controversy over his sudden proclamation that use of the American flag in sports is somehow “turning sports political,” despite the fact that Old Glory has filled a central role in American sports for well over 100 years.

A large American flag is unfurled on the field at Yankee Stadium, Monday, April 6, 2015 in